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Broker slams ‘misleading’ rate discounts
by Huntley Mitchell • 27 Jan 2016
A Perth-based broker has called for ASIC to increase its regulation of pricing across lenders’ home loan products to... READ MORE
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Non-majors to suffer if broker commissions are scrapped
by James Mitchell • 27 Jan 2016
One of the nation’s largest aggregation groups has told regulators that broker commissions are vital to a competitive... READ MORE
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'Front-loaded' fees rife among credit repair firms: ASIC
by James Mitchell • 27 Jan 2016
Australia’s debt management firms, which promise to clean up consumer credit reports, often charge ‘front-loaded’... READ MORE
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Investors divided on fixing loans
by Georgia Brown • 27 Jan 2016
Australian property investors are split over whether now is a good time to fix their loans, new research has revealed. READ MORE
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More brokers set to become 'China Ready'
by Emma Ryan • 27 Jan 2016
The chief executive officer of a global education provider has revealed that more brokers are signing up to enhance... READ MORE
Brett McKeon

Scrapping commissions will have 'massively negative impact'
by Emma Ryan • 25 Jan 2016
The head of one of Australia’s largest aggregation groups has defended broker commissions amidst ASIC’s inquiry... READ MORE
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Aussie bolsters executive team
by James Mitchell • 25 Jan 2016
Aussie Home Loans has announced two key additions to its senior management team. READ MORE
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Govt reveals housing affordability options
by James Mitchell • 25 Jan 2016
One of the country’s most senior politicians has outlined a number of ways the government could improve housing... READ MORE
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Bank names new CEO
by James Mitchell • 25 Jan 2016
A non-major bank has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer. READ MORE
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Mortgage rates fall across all categories

by Staff reporter • 25 Jan 2016
A new report has revealed that average mortgage interest rates fell slightly in all categories during the December... READ MORE

Former CBA exec sparks commissions debate
by Adam Zuchetti & Emma Ryan • 22 Jan 2016
The former head of third-party at one of the major banks has suggested that broker commissions should be altered to... READ MORE
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Mortgage Choice smashes settlement record
by James Mitchell • 22 Jan 2016
One of Australia’s largest brokerages has recorded a new mortgage settlement milestone for the month of December. READ MORE
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Rising loan arrears to continue: S&P
by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Jan 2016
For the first time in six months, the portion of Australian housing loans in arrears has increased for prime and... READ MORE
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Multi-units drive decline in new home sales
by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Jan 2016
New home sales have declined for a third consecutive month, according to a new report by the Housing Industry... READ MORE
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Aussie ‘colours’ homes this Australia Day
by Francesca Krakue • 22 Jan 2016
This year, Aussie Home Loans’ The Colours of Home campaign will extend beyond a competition. READ MORE
John Kolenda

Finsure cracks $1bn milestone
by James Mitchell • 21 Jan 2016
One of Australia’s fastest growing aggregators recorded more than $1 billion in settlements in December 2015, less... READ MORE
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Brokers to rank Australia’s major banks
by Reporter • 21 Jan 2016
Mortgage brokers once again have the opportunity to drive third-party banking to new heights by providing their views... READ MORE
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Award-winning broker warns investors as challenges loom
by James Mitchell • 21 Jan 2016
An award-winning mortgage broker has urged investors to buy sooner rather than later, as future regulatory measures... READ MORE
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Panos to reveal lead generation strategies
by James Mitchell • 21 Jan 2016
Real estate trainer and coach Tom Panos is set to reveal practical strategies on how brokers can gain a competitive... READ MORE
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Home building hits record high: HIA
by Francesca Krakue • 21 Jan 2016
New home construction in Australia has seen one of its longest upcycles in history, according to the Housing Industry... READ MORE

Aussie posts $21 billion home loan record
by Emma Ryan • 20 Jan 2016
Aussie has finished the calendar year with a bang, announcing that its brokers posted a record number of settlements... READ MORE
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Bank cuts rates on SMSF loans
by Miranda Brownlee • 20 Jan 2016
One non-major bank has announced it will be reducing its interest rate for SMSF loans by 15 basis points. READ MORE
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Top business publisher acquires My Business
by James Mitchell • 20 Jan 2016
Sterling Publishing Pty Ltd (Sterling) – publisher of The Adviser – today revealed it has acquired the My Business... READ MORE
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FAST introduces broker scholarship program
by Huntley Mitchell • 20 Jan 2016
Mortgage aggregator FAST has launched a new scholarship for brokers looking to diversify their product and service... READ MORE
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Major bank report highlights new investment hotspot
by Reporter • 20 Jan 2016
The property market has turned in a big way, with price expectations and confidence in one Australian market now higher... READ MORE